Cedric Habiyaremye
Refugee Activist | Empowering Marginalized Communities
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Cedric Habiyaremye is a refugee activist dedicated to empowering marginalized communities. As the co-founder of a non-profit organization supporting refugee entrepreneurs, he has witnessed firsthand the challenges facing displaced individuals.
Cedric's TEDx talk explored how education and entrepreneurship can transform the lives of refugees, drawing on his own experiences fleeing conflict in Rwanda. His keynotes inspire audiences to see refugees not as a burden, but as a source of resilience, innovation, and untapped potential.
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How quinoa can help combat hunger and malnutrition
On a mission to create a hunger-free world, agricultural entrepreneur Cedric Habiyaremye makes the case for cultivating quinoa -- and other versatile, nutrient-rich grains -- in places experiencing malnutrition, like his native Rwanda. He shares a model to help smallholder farmers across Africa diversify their fields with nutritious and indigenous crops, taking a step towards ensuring healthy foods are available and affordable for all.
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